County Corner

County Farm Bureaus support every community in the Commonwealth through information, products and service programs including: Women's Leadership Activities, Ag in the Classroom, Commodity Market Information, Scholarships, Certified Roadside Farm Markets and our Young Farmers program. County Farm Bureaus have established a reputation as effective advocates for its members. Check this space often for updates on County Farm Bureau programs and activities happening in our community.

Monroe County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Lydia Lyon Proffitt and Caroline Grace Rushing, both seniors at Monroe County High School, are each the recipient of a $1,000 college scholarship from Monroe County Farm Bureau. In partnership with County Farm Bureaus, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded $465,400 this year to deserving students from across the Commonwealth.

Monroe County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Monroe County high school junior Cameron Garmon recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Legislative Appreciative Meeting: Monroe County Farm Bureau held a Legislative Appreciative Meeting on April 28 at the Monroe County Farm Bureau office

Monroe County Attends the 2018 Legislative Drive-in and Food Check-out Day: Kentucky Farm Bureau held its annual Legislative Drive-In in Frankfort on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. During the Drive-In, Farm Bureau members met with their state senators and representatives and advocated on behalf of agriculture.

Monroe County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence: Recognized for the achievements of its women’s program this year, Monroe County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

KFB Spotlight

Down the Backroads | Special Edition
February 6, 2026: When she picked him up, Goose grabbed the harness Lindie had brought, right out of her hand and away he went. She knew then he was meant to be her dog. Goose quickly became part of the family and another farmhand, proving his inherent ability to herd cattle early on.

KFB Shines at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention
February 6, 2026: More than 4,000 farmers and ranchers from across the country and Puerto Rico made their way to the 107th American Farm Bureau Federation Convention last month.

Candid Conversation | Ray Bowman
February 4, 2026: Candid Conversation presents a question-and-answer discussion about the topical issues related to Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) priorities, the agricultural industry, and rural communities. In this edition, the newest director of the Kentucky State Beekeepers Association (KSBA) and the President of the Franklin County Farm Bureau Ray Bowman discusses the importance of honeybees and some of the initiatives the organization undertakes to support state beekeepers and keep the public informed.